US Bridges

Seneca Street over Big Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.7 MI N of Hornell · Structure no. 000000002016370

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,787
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seneca Street over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seneca Street over Big Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,787 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,030 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSeneca Street
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.7 MI N of Hornell
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.35296, -77.66001
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,787 (2021)
Projected traffic7,030 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seneca Street over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seneca Street over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Seneca Street over Big Creek carry?

About 5,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Seneca Street over Big Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Seneca Street over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.